In a historic achievement, all 10 cadets of the NCC Everest Expedition Team successfully summited Mount Everest on 18 May 2025. The team, consisting of five boys and five girls aged between 16 and 19, overcame extreme weather and terrain challenges to attain a 100% summit success rate, reflecting exceptional preparation, resilience, and national spirit.

Key Points:

• All 10 cadets of the NCC Everest Expedition Team reached the summit of Mount Everest on 18 May 2025, achieving a 100% success rate.
• The team included cadets from across India, with an average age of 19, and the youngest climber just 16 years old.
• Cadets underwent rigorous training at the Army Mountaineering Institute in Siachen and on Mt Abi Gamin to prepare for the expedition.
• Pratima Rai from West Bengal became the first NCC girl from the state to summit Everest, symbolizing youth empowerment.
• The mission was flagged off by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and marks NCC’s third successful Everest expedition after 2013 and 2016.